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Originally Posted by finrac
My husband broke his foot on Christmas day(6 months ago), He fractured it in 9places and tore ligaments and damaged nerves and tendons. He had to go to a and e 2 days ago with severe pain and swelling of his ankle and was told he has rsd. the doctor told us very little about this condition and said to look it up on the internet! We got a shock when we realised how serious this is. The doctor said there is very little can be done about it and gave him Lyrica pain killers. We live in Ireland and cannot find any support groups. If anyone has any advice or help about rsd and treating it we would really appreciate it as we dont know where to turn.
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Dear finrac...
I am so sorry for your husbands RSD diagnosis .. the pain is so real and very mean...I welcome you to our family here...You have found a very knowledgeable, caring group who will help you emensley... I want to say that all is not lost..please have faith in that the earlier intervention is found and preformed the better chance of pain control and even possbile remission... I recommend you both educate yourselves not only this site and also the RSDA website..as they have many questions and answers there...Please locate either an anesthsia or neurologists and a pain managing Dr. and never treat with cold..packs or ice, water...there are blocks, medicine and many things that can be adminstered..but first find a Dr, who has knowledge about our condition... And of course..come to us for morale support..lean on us..both you and your husband as you both will have questions and need a shoulder from time to time.... Welcome aboard.. I love my family here...please have faith and keep us posted...
Hugz, gentle ones, Kathy
